Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption (Small Intestine)
What will be an ideal response?
-Pancreatic amylase--breaks down starch into short chain sugars (di-+oligo)
-enzymes on the microvilli of the intestine lumen break down into monosaccharides
-Maltase--breaks down maltose into 2 glucose
-Sucrase--breaks down sucrose into 1 glucose and 1 fructose
-Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose
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Misinformation about food may include claims that:
a. organic foods are grown without using chemical pesticides. b. certain combinations of foods have special therapeutic effects. c. irradiation of food reduces its bacteria content. d. pregnant women should never eat fish because it contains mercury.
Patient X is an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with PKU. This boy receives a special metabolic formula in addition to his diet to aid in the control of his metabolic disorder. When he comes home from school, he has been expressing hunger. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate snack for him?
a. 1/2 cup celery stalks with 1 teaspoon ranch dressing b. 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt c. 1/2 cup Cheerios rings d. 1/2 cup of fruit cocktail
An individual's basal metabolic rate does NOT depend on:
What will be an ideal response?
It is important to keep your intake of cholesterol to 10 percent of daily total calories.
a. true b. false